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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.20, 4,505.70 and 1,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.20, 4,505.70 and 1,444.20 is: 2,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.20 : 4,505.70 = 1,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.20/4,505.70 = 1,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.20x = 4,505.70 × 1,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.20x = 6,507,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,131.94/3,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.01

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